Senior Engineer Jobs

Explore Senior Engineer jobs on Ladders, where professionals can find vetted opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more. Senior engineers bring deep technical expertise to complex projects, guide implementation, and help teams build reliable, scalable products and systems.

What Senior Engineers Do

Senior engineers design and deliver technical solutions, review code or engineering work, troubleshoot challenging issues, and make decisions that support performance, security, and maintainability. Depending on the field, they may specialize in software development, cloud infrastructure, systems engineering, hardware, or other disciplines. Many roles also involve mentoring colleagues and collaborating across product, design, operations, and business teams.

Skills and Experience Employers Seek

Requirements vary by specialty, but employers commonly look for substantial hands-on experience, strong problem-solving skills, and proficiency with relevant tools, technologies, and engineering practices. Clear communication, sound technical judgment, and the ability to lead projects or influence without formal authority can also be important. Highlight measurable results, such as improving system reliability, speeding delivery, or reducing costs, when presenting your experience.

Find Senior Engineer Roles on Ladders

Browse senior engineering opportunities and use Ladders to focus your search on vetted jobs paying $100,000 or more. Compare role requirements, industries, and responsibilities to find openings that match your expertise, leadership strengths, and career goals.

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$110K - $130K *

Accelerate your career by designing and developing scalable software solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create high-quality applications that meet business needs and enhance user ex...

Plano, TXRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's redefining quality assurance through AI-accelerated test automation. You'll build scalable automation suites, integrate quality gates, and collaborate with engineers to enhance test...

CanadaRemote

Reposted yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$110K - $130K *

Transform talent acquisition by building a sourcing program from the ground up. Collaborate with leadership to identify top-tier candidates in AI and engineering, creating strategies that drive growth...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$85K - $125K *

Unlock potential by leading property damage evaluations and restoration projects. In this hybrid role, you'll collaborate with clients and stakeholders, leveraging your expertise to manage complex ass...

New Jersey, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team to develop embedded software for IoT devices, focusing on hardware security integration. Engage in all design, development, and testing phases within a collaborative cloud environm...

Burlington, MARemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$145K - $175K *

Champion the architecture of a patient services platform, integrating Salesforce Life Sciences Cloud and .NET/Azure. Collaborate with teams to define standards, drive adoption, and ensure a secure, sc...

Kentucky, USRemote

4 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $145K *

Advance responsible AI initiatives by implementing secure infrastructures and automating compliance. Collaborate with teams to protect customer data and ensure adherence to regulatory standards while...

Chicago, ILRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in enhancing organizational security by developing security frameworks, assessing controls, and collaborating with technical teams to create a resilient security architecture for moder...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$87K - $108K *

Shape the future of fire protection engineering by designing innovative fire suppression and alarm systems for diverse, complex infrastructure projects. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ens...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$75K - $90K *

Elevate your career by leading a team of Onboarding Engineers, driving project efficiency, and enhancing processes. Foster collaboration and accountability while ensuring high-quality service delivery...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$225K - $285K *

Lead the implementation of global PLM/PDM systems, collaborating cross-functionally to enhance supply chain processes and support a Tier 1 ERP buildout, ensuring scalability and efficiency across inte...

San Francisco, CARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$167K - $209K *

Lead the charge in evolving a native experimentation platform, collaborating with cross-functional teams to build and enhance features, ensuring a seamless user experience while driving data-driven de...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Drive the future of engineering workflows by building and delivering robust AI-driven automation and agent-based capabilities, ensuring products meet real customer needs and are reliable for complex e...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$39K - $207K *

Support innovative space technology projects by managing integration, testing, and evaluation processes. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure mission success and contribute to the develop...

RemoteRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$180K - $248K *

Shape the future of connected devices as the product leader for in-field asset monitoring. Own the hardware roadmap, drive product introductions, and ensure reliability, directly influencing a key gro...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $150K *

Transform complex customer implementations into seamless successes by owning the delivery lifecycle, driving technical discussions, and ensuring stakeholder satisfaction from kickoff to go-live. Your...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$119K - $165K *

Join our team as a Senior Recruiter, driving full-cycle recruiting for Sales, Customer Success, and Partnerships. Collaborate with leaders to enhance our hiring processes and ensure a positive candida...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$240K - $330K *

Shape the future of autonomous driving by leading a team to develop and deploy advanced ML models that enhance vehicle navigation and safety in complex traffic scenarios, while collaborating with cros...

RemoteRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$150K - $180K *

Contribute to the technical leadership of a multi-faceted platform, guiding cross-functional teams in architecting and evolving core engineering tools, AI infrastructure, and workflows to enhance prod...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $170K *

Join a team that's dedicated to overseeing construction projects, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, and driving operational excellence. Lead on-site teams, manage budgets, and collaborate w...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$170K - $200K *

Lead the charge in designing and operating high-impact identity systems, driving medium-to-large projects from ambiguity to delivery while ensuring reliability and quality across the enterprise identi...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$88K - $105K *

Lead the charge in overseeing construction projects from initiation to completion, ensuring timely delivery within scope and budget while coordinating with clients, subcontractors, and internal teams...

Texas, USRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$108K - $130K *

Join a team that's redefining developer experiences by building a robust portal for SAS APIs. You'll design and implement scalable features using modern technologies, ensuring reliability and accessib...

Cary, NCRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$97K - $134K *

Help us shape the future of audio technology by developing innovative DSP algorithms that enhance sound experiences across diverse platforms and products, collaborating with engineers to deliver clear...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$94K - $104K *

Champion innovative training solutions by assessing client needs, designing impactful learning experiences, and evaluating outcomes to enhance performance across diverse audiences in a dynamic environ...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Senior Engineer do?question toggle

    A Senior Engineer applies advanced technical expertise to design, build, improve, and maintain products or systems. The role may also include reviewing work, solving complex problems, mentoring teammates, and guiding technical decisions.

  • What qualifications are commonly required for Senior Engineer jobs?question toggle

    Requirements depend on the engineering specialty. Employers often seek several years of relevant experience, strong technical skills, a record of delivering projects, and the ability to communicate and collaborate effectively.

  • Do Senior Engineer jobs pay $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Many senior engineering roles offer salaries of $100,000 or more, though compensation varies by specialty, location, employer, and experience. Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs at this salary level.

  • How can I stand out when applying for Senior Engineer positions?question toggle

    Tailor your resume to the role, emphasize relevant technologies and accomplishments, and quantify your impact where possible. Examples include improving reliability, increasing performance, reducing costs, or delivering projects successfully.